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Labour Day holiday hours

Looking for something to do this Labour Day long weekend? Explore what Oshawa has to offer and learn how City closures and service changes may affect you:

Recreation Facilities

The City’s recreation facilities will be running modified hours on Monday, September 1.

• Camp Samac Outdoor Pool is open for Public Swim from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Delpark Homes Centre is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Lakeview Park Beach is open from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 
• All other...

Celebrate local art at the Convergence Music & Art Festival

Downtown Oshawa will transform into a hub of music, art and creativity during the Convergence Music & Art Festival on Friday, September 19 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, September 20 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

This free two-day event, organized by Oshawa Tourism, features Juno-nominated headliner Valley, alongside performances by Aysanabee, Frank Mighty, Zakisha and more. Festival goers can also experience art up close in the Art Zone or walk through immersive art installations.

The City of...

Let’s keep our school roadways safe this September

As the new school year begins, more children will be walking and biking in and around school areas. To help keep everyone safe, drivers are reminded to slow down, follow posted speed limits, and respect all traffic signs, including no parking and no stopping zones.

Municipal Law Enforcement Officers will be actively monitoring school zones and enforcing parking regulations to protect pedestrians. Please do not park in fire routes, block driveways, or obstruct sidewalks.

Let’s work together to...

Durham Region Municipalities Come Together to Support Hunger Action Month

Drop off non-perishable foods at participating facilities or donate online from September 1 to 28.

The City of Oshawa, the Region of Durham and other area municipalities are partnering once again in support of National Hunger Action Month this September to raise awareness, food donations and funds to fight hunger in the community.

As Durham’s population grows and food prices rise, more individuals, families and seniors are relying on food banks and related services than ever before. To help address...

Annual OEAC tree giveaway returns fall 2025

In an effort to expand Oshawa’s tree canopy, the Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee (O.E.A.C.) is offering free trees to Oshawa residents and property owners.

Registration is required to receive two free trees (limited quantities available - first come, first served). To register, complete the online form between Monday, September 1 and Friday, September 5, 2025. Three species are available for selection:

• White Pine – a native tree species found throughout Ontario and eastern Canada, except...